Chemistry for the Consumer

Catalog description

This one-term course is designed for non-science majors who do not have a chemistry background. It fulfills a general education science with laboratory requirement. This class explains a number of chemistry concepts using common, everyday items such as soaps and detergents, plastics, fuels, sunscreens and foods. Basic chemistry principles are explored which include the structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, acids and bases and nuclear chemistry. All GS105 courses are equivalent; only one may be used to fulfill degree requirements.